Inhaled high molecular weight hyaluronan ameliorates respiratory failure in acute COPD exacerbation: a pilot study
Abstract Background Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) carry significant morbidity and mortality. AECOPD treatment remains limited. High molecular weight hyaluronan (HMW-HA) is a glycosaminoglycan sugar, which is a physiological constituent of the lung extracellula...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-02-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-020-01610-x |